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Jan 22, 2004 | 02:48 AM

rlh

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Double Cardan Center Ball Stud

I posted a question and pic in the Transmission, Diff, Axle, and Tcase Forum about a problem that is not in any of the repair manuals. Please take a look.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...hreadid=195476

Thanks in advance!

Jan 22, 2004 | 04:12 AM

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I have since figured out that the rubber seal is called a "slinger" and is Spicer Part# 412-2. Now if I can get it off there without damaging the stud. More important is to find a new part.

Jan 22, 2004 | 07:05 AM

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I bought my centering bearing at Ford for less than $100. but was told that NAPA now sells it.

Good luck.

Jan 22, 2004 | 11:29 AM

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I actually got the centering ball from Jeff's Bronco Graveyard for $12. I'm want to get old slinger off withoud damaging the stud since the rubber is so rotten.

Jan 22, 2004 | 11:56 AM

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What I meant to say was that I got the entire bearing assy. from Ford since it was bad and not just the ball.

Jan 22, 2004 | 11:59 AM

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What I meant to say was that I got the entire bearing assy. from Ford since it was bad and not just the ball.

Did that include the UJoints and yoke?

Jan 23, 2004 | 01:14 AM

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O.K. I went by a driveline shop and the owner "gave" me a dust boot. He said it really isn't required that I cculd trim off the old rubber because the seal protects the center ball. I'm good to go. I found out about all kinds of Spicer drive shaft info on this project.

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Jan 23, 2004 | 01:26 PM

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Hey, be carefull when replacing the double cardan centering ball. I had mine done before a trip from FL to WA and it failed on me in the mountains of Oregon. It destroyed my driveshaft and I had ended up spending $350 for a rebuilt driveshaft that I could have done my self for cheap. Oh by the way never get stuck in Baker City Oregon. Nice place,friendly people, but parts take 2 days to come in and cost an arm and leg.